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A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 ● 734.453.6464
www.fpcp.net
In Covenant Agreement with Mtenthera CCAP Church in Malawi
Regular Worship Times: Sanctuary - 9:00 AM
Upper Room - 10:35 AM
May 27, 2018 Memorial Day Sunday
Fruit of the Spirit: FAITHFULNESS
We are a family of faith,
called to celebrate God’s message
of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another
through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out
with hearts and hands to those in need,
seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing
community and world.
(FPCP Vision Statement)
Anne Schaefer
Interim Senior Minister
Emily Riley Campbell
Associate Minister
Dr. James Skimins
Pastor Emeritus
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the Lord’s day in Worship
at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI
PRELUDE “Great is Thy Faithfulness” arr. J. Barr
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PNC UPDATE Kiki Farrow
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 84 “O God, Our Help In Ages Past”
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OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Great God of all creation, who are we that you are mindful of us? You who set the stars in motion, who launched waves crashing against the shore, who knows the heights and depths of the world; why do you bother with us? You count the hairs on our heads, and call us each by name. You tend to us and care for us and we do not understand why. We cannot grasp your love for us, O God, for it is unlike us to be that loving and forgiving. Turn us around, O God. Help us to see as you see, and to reach out as you reach out. Remind us once again of the sacredness of our ordinary day to day lives. In your mercy, O God, forgive who we are and bless who we will be to the glory of your name. Amen. (Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSIVE SONG NO. 409 “God of Our Life” (verse 1) God of our life, through all the circling years, we trust in you; in all the past, through all our hopes and fears, your hand we view. With each new day, when morning lifts the veil, we own your mercies, Lord, which never fail.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Justin Dean Schniers (born August 9, 2017) PRESENTATION Susan Hagen, Clerk of Session PROFESSION OF FAITH Jason and Kelly (Saaranen) Schniers THANKSGIVING BAPTISM *WELCOME BY CONGREGATION: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ’s church; for
we are all one in Christ. We promise to love, encourage, and support you, to share the good news of the gospel with you, and to help you know and follow Christ.
SCRIPTURE LESSON Daniel 3: 1-2, 4-6, 8-18 Dennis Neubacher
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.)
OFFERTORY “Be Thou My Vision” arr. L. Larson
Cheryl Lindberg, French Horn
*DOXOLOGY NO. 34 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 72 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
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SCRIPTURE LESSON Daniel 3: 19-29 Dennis Neubacher SERMON “Faithfulness in the Fire” Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison) THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Traditional)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
CALL TO REMEMBRANCE
IN MEMORY OF THOSE CHURCH MEMBERS WHO DIED THIS YEAR:
Joan Postell, Dana Pedersen, Nancy Camp, Jean Bacheldor, George Smith,
Jeanette Hopkins, Nancy Ashton, Lois Nelson, Ralph Bonser,
Mary Elizabeth Smith, Dave Wert, Lloyd Leach
PRAYER OF REMEMBERANCE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 60 “I Will Sing of the Mercies”
*THE CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Fantasy on America E. Broughton *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
Today’s floral arrangements are dedicated to the Glory of God and… In memory of my mother, Elizabeth Bosselman, by Betty Curan
Our Deacons of the Day are: Martha Schryer and Jessie Hollingsworth Our Ushers at 9:00 are: Susan & Michael Hagen, Orlean Heidel and Jim Sockolosky
Counting Team this week: Stu Dodge, Barry Simescu and Mike Bode
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Order of Worship The UPPER ROOM
The Fruit of the Spirit: FAITHFULNESS
Service Leader: Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
Today’s Service Elements Opening Praise: “Your Grace Is Enough” “10,000 Reasons” Scripture Lesson:
Scripture Lesson: Daniel 3: 1-2, 4-6, 8-29
Sermon: “Faithfulness In the Fire”
Offering Video: “Even If”
Call to Remembrance
Closing Praise: “One Thing Remains”
“My Lighthouse”
*Children will be dismissed for Sunday School immediately following welcome and announcements
Ushers this morning: Tim & Terry Bumpus
Worship Team: Izak Ables, vocals and guitar
Talia List, vocals and piano
Worship Schedule June 2018 ~ The Fruit of the Spirit
Sanctuary / Upper Room 9:00 a.m./10:35 a.m.
Summer Worship Schedule - one Sanctuary service at 9:00 & Upper Room at 10:35
June 3* Fruit of the Spirit: SELF CONTROL, Josh Imboden; Baccalaureate Sunday Sanctuary Service: Youth Soloists June 10 Fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESS, Rev. Campbell; Unsung Hero Sunday Sanctuary Service: Lisa Meyer, soloist June 17 Fruit of the Spirit: PEACE, Rev. Keith Provo, guest speaker; Father’s Day Sanctuary Service: Smith Family Singers June 24 Fruit of the Spirit: GOODNESS/GENEROSITY, Rev. Schaefer Sanctuary Service: Natalie Corrigan, soloist *indicates communion
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CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Praise & Thanksgiving
Prayer Concerns Please pray for the following church members and friends who are in special circumstances. In the listings below members’ names will be printed in bold type. The names of family & friends will be printed in italic. Questions or concerns about the prayer list
should be directed to [email protected]. Names are only left in the bulletin for one month unless you call again or the office is aware
of the circumstances.
Family & Friends of Members
Rosy Garripee, sister of Orlean Heidel
Pam & Craig Williams, sister & brother in law of Pam Smith
Wanda Corey, mother of Kay Bruner
Mike Corey, brother of Kay Bruner
Donna Corey, sister-in-law of Kay Bruner
Dick Cole, brother of Bill Cole
Mick Sullivan, husband of Nancy Sullivan
Tracy Vallelunga, friend of Barb Bullotta
Marc Miller, nephew of Jean Krause
Please continue to pray for our family & friends serving in the Military.
Bill Cole Betty Curran
Sally Dauderman Don Dodge
Carol Duncan Sally Evans
Carole Mathews Dave Richards Jim & Doris Rorabacher Beth Walch
Members
Cynthia Alexander Harve Bock
Elizabeth Gribble Meera Martin
Nancy Morman Bryn Gerich Renaldi
Members Receiving Long-term Care
Baptized in the Sanctuary
service today:
Justin Dean Schniers
Born August 9, 2017
son of Jason and Kelly (Saaranen) Schniers
Please pray for the 13,000 children in foster care who live in the state of Michigan alone. If God is nudging you to help these children, please call Peggy Fisher-Kmieciak or Chris Stirling. Reminder: this summer we will again be collecting backpacks and school supplies for the 2,000 Wayne County children (grades K-12) who live in foster care.
Millie Ferrari Ruth Judd
Cal & Barbara Mason Don Morgan Betty Morrow
Lila & Doug Vincent
Members In Assisted Living
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Family Ministry News
SUNDAY SCHOOL May 27 - Memorial Weekend, NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
June 3 - Baccalaureate Sunday, Summer Schedule Starts - 10:30 a.m. ONLY Sunday School; Children begin in worship, and can be picked up in classrooms
June 10 - 10:30 a.m. ONLY Sunday School - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
June 17 - 10:30 a.m. ONLY Sunday School - Children begin in worship and can be picked up in classrooms
Ahoy, Mateys! Calling all hands on deck!! Registration is now open for Shipwrecked VBS, July 16th-20th, and we are looking for volunteers willing to help our kids learn that “JESUS RESCUES”! Every age and skill set is welcome to join us as we embark on our nautical journey into a week of fun, games, Bible stories, God-sightings, and songs. If you would like to join our crew please look for the sign-up poster in the Narthex, or contact the ship’s captain, Darlene Maginley, at [email protected], or call (734) 453-6464 ext. 110. Get ready to cast off for oceans of fun!
Baccalaureate Sunday is June 3rd at the 9am service.
Please join us as we celebrate our High School (and college) graduates next weekend in the Sanctuary Service at 9:00 a.m.
We encourage Seniors to wear their cap and gown for this service.
2018 Confirmation Class, led by Jim & Kathy Bernard Welcomed into membership May 13, 2018
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News & Announcements
Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Update – May 20, 2018 Our senior minister candidates are coming to life! We are conducting first round video interviews with candidates who have been deemed most compatible with our position. There are a series of questions asked – two of which are provided in advance. We also allot time for questions of us at the end of the interview. The interview lasts approximately one hour and is recorded so it can be reviewed later if needed. How exciting as we get to know the candidates better and start to feel the chemistry! Equally exciting are the prayers we receive from each of you. Each member of the PNC has been blessed with the assignment of dedicated prayer partners. Our prayer partners pray for us individually and for the entire PNC. When, at times, we feel burdened with the gravity of this discernment process, these prayers are truly uplifting. Thank you! In addition to our interviews, we continue to correspond regularly with our candidates to “keep them up to speed,” and continue our process of learning more about each applicant – often by listening to more sermons. After completion of these first round interviews, we will conduct follow-up interviews with selected candidates. From the May 6th FPCP Worship Service – Fruit of the Spirit: Patience Galatians 5:22-25 22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. Thank you for your patience, because none of us know when the Lord will be revealing to us our next Senior Minister! In Christ, Kathy Bernard Kurt Boeve James Davidson Sandy Dodge Kiki Farrow Paula Ford Steve Marulis Dana Stonerook Tom Weaver
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!
If you are energetic, love kids, and want to share the love of Christ, then we are looking for you! FPCP will be hiring someone to work 15-20 hours a week for approximately 8 weeks this summer as
the Temporary Vacation Bible School Assistant. Highlights of the position include monitoring online registrations, prepping rooms prior to VBS week, assisting in recruiting and training volunteers, become familiar with all aspects of the program to be a second “go-to” person prior to and during VBS, and assist in setting up and running the technical
portion of the program.
Hours are flexible prior to VBS. Must be able to work in excess of 40 hours during VBS week, be available the Sunday before and Saturday after, and be available on Thursday evening of VBS to
assist with the family program.
For a full description of this position, visit the FPCP website.
Please send a resume/application to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, May 30.
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Summer Events
Lost and Found… It’s time to clean out our Lost and Found collection area. Please make sure to stop by the table in the hallway across from the elevator on the first floor to collect any items that may belong to you. The tables will be out THROUGH TODAY. Remaining items will be donated to the Thrift Shop. Thank you!
June Events
Sermon Series: Fruit of the Spirit 3rd: Baccalaureate Sunday in the Sanctuary Service
10th: Unsung Hero Sunday in the Sanctuary Service
11th: Caregiver’s Support Group (open group) @ 6:30 p.m., contact Nancy Sullivan
17 - Father’s Day (DTP Race day, plan on extra traffic)
17 - 22 Camp Barnabas High School Mission Trip - pray for our students and leaders this week
21st: Fort Street Open Door Mission @ Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit, contact Chuck Hodge
24th: Mission Trip Sunday - Adult Colina Mission Trip leading worship in the Upper Room
25th: Threads to Heal the Heart: 7 p.m. - quilting, contact Ginny Weaver
July Events
Sermon Series: Heroes of the Bible 9th: Caregiver’s Support Group - (open group) @ 6:30 p.m., contact Nancy Sullivan
13-15th: Art in the Park - parking lot fundraiser to benefit youth programming
15th: Anniversary Sunday, Chancel Choir, Communion
16-20th: Vacation Bible School contact Darlene Maginley at [email protected]
19th: Fort Street Open Door Mission @ Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit, contact Chuck Hodge 23rd: Threads to Heal the Heart: 7 p.m. - quilting, contact Ginny Weaver
August Events
2nd: Prayer as Easy as 1...2...3... in the Sanctuary, 9:00 p.m.
5th: Mission Sunday - Malawi guest preachers Rev. Dr. Davidson Chifungo & Rev. Vasco Kachipapa
9th: Prayer as Easy as 1...2...3... in the Sanctuary, 9:00 p.m.
10th: Dale Hicks Concert in Kellogg Park, tailgate in FPCP Parking Lot from 5 - 7 p.m.
13th: Caregiver’s Support Group, (open group) @ 6:30 p.m., contact Nancy Sullivan
16th: Fort Street Open Door Mission @ Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit, contact Chuck Hodge
16th: Prayer as Easy as 1...2...3... in the Sanctuary, 9:00 p.m.
25th: Mass Anthem Concert, contact Josh Imboden @ [email protected]
26th: Mission Sunday - Barnabas Mission Trip Sunday
27th: Threads to Heal the Heart: 7:00 p.m. - quilting, contact Ginny Weaver
Cathedral Directories will be publishing a 2018 member directory for First Presbyterian
Church. This directory is provided free of charge to our church through the generous support of advertisers. If you are interested in advertising in support of First Presbyterian this year or would like more information, please contact Heather Stewart at 248-545-1415 X115. Please send address/phone/email address updates to Julie Thompson at: [email protected] or call 734-453-6464 x115 You may make your own corrections by logging into the online directory (click on the Member Directory tab in the menu bar on the FPCP website. Click on ServantKeeper at the bottom of the page and enter the password. To access your information, at the very bottom of the page, click on “Manage My Family Info” and use the email address associated with your family)
News & Announcements
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Mission @FPCP
Fitness in Christ Updates
The National/International Mission Committee (NIMC) is continuing its support of a new mission at FPCP called Fitness in Christ. This ministry will host various events and fitness/fellowship opportunities.
Bicycling every Thursday evening throughout the summer Starting Thursday, May 31st, and throughout the summer, we will be hosting a weekly casual bike ride from our church parking lot at 6 pm. The goal will be to enjoy the presence of God and each other as we exercise our hearts, bodies and minds while riding a bike. There are a few things you’ll need to participate: A functional and safe bicycle (nothing fancy) No cycling experience, but able to ride A bicycle helmet – no other “professional” bike clothing required If under 18 years of age, need a parent/guardian to ride with you or have signed permission Weather permitting, we will enjoy riding around the Downtown Plymouth area and may possibly venture to Hines Drive.
“Super Sprint” or “Sprint” Triathlon Relay Team fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, August 4th
We have 3-4 triathlon relay teams committed to participate in the Ann Arbor Triathlon scheduled for August 4th at Half Moon Lake in Gregory, MI. We would love to have more participants! Participation deadline is June 15th. The “Super Sprint” teams will have a 400 yard swim, 14 mile bike ride, and a 2 mile run and the “Sprint” teams will have an 800 yard swim, 14 mile bike ride, and 5 mile run. The beauty of the relay means you’ll commit to doing either the swim, bike or run portions—or 2 portions or all three! We will be fundraising for a FPCP mission partner – more details to come.
If you are interested or would like additional details about the weekly ride or Triathlon Relay, please reach out to Patrick Murphy at (734) 968-7534 or [email protected].
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your
bodies.”
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Presbyterian Women FPCP Presbyterians for Earth Care
Planting Season is Here!!!! Do Your Part to Recycle!!!
Did you know that the plastic pots and trays that your flowers, plants and vegetables come in are not recyclable in your weekly trash pick-up? Don’t worry, you can still do your part. Here are a couple of options:
We will collect these items at church on Sunday, June 3th
and Sunday, June 10th
. Just bring your items and leave them outside the church by the bench at the side of the building. Members of the FPCP Presbyterians for Earth Care will collect them and take them to a recycle site.
You can take these items yourself to any Lowe’s store to be recycled.
The Friends of the Rouge will be presenting “Rain Smart: Living Lawns and (Rain) Gardens” at the Plymouth District Library on June 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will help participants learn
how to use fewer chemicals on their lawns and attract more birds and butterflies while also helping to solve problems like flooded streets and dirty creeks. RSVP after May 15 at therouge.org/livinglawns
FPCP Partners in Earth Care Thanks, Sharon, for highlighting how simple changes can have a big impact on our carbon footprint made at FPCP: Good Sunshiny Day Caregivers! If you weren't in church on Earth Day Sunday, you missed Debra MacGregor speaking so eloquently on behalf of the Earth Care Team. Just to illustrate how small actions add up, here's the impact the Earth Care Team has had on our group. In March of 2016, when we first started having soup, they arranged for the Thrift Shop to donate bowls and spoons to us. Rather than the disposables I had planned to use, instead we wash a few dishes each month. (Thanks Deacons!). If you calculate average attendance at our meetings at 10, over the course of the months we've been enjoying the soup, those bowls and spoons have saved approximately 260 bowls and spoons from the landfill. The Earth thanks you and so do we, Earth Care Team! Sharon Holcomb
Jewelry Mosaic The jewelry mosaic of “Ruth and Naomi” is complete and it is spectacular! We used so much of the jewelry that was donated to us but still have much left over. If there is a piece which was not used which you wish to reclaim, please contact Ailsa Blunk or Sue Kage by the end of May. Any leftovers remaining will then be donated. Thanks for your support of this historical project at FPCP.
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This Week at Our Church
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Sunday, May 27, Memorial Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, NO Sunday School 7:00 p.m. - Sunday Evening Bible Study, (Farrow’s house, 275 N. Harvey St. Plymouth) Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day The Church is closed in observance of Memorial Day Tuesday, May 29 10:00 a.m. - Staff Prayer & Calendar Meeting, Hearth Room 12:00 p.m. - Upper Room Staff Meeting, Hearth Room 5:00 p.m. - Upper Room Music Rehearsal, Knox Hall Wednesday, May 30 7:30 a.m. - Early Word Bible Study, Hearth Room 7:30 p.m. - PNC Meeting, Hearth Room & Room 214 Thursday, May 31 4:00 p.m. - HS Worship Team Rehearsal, Knox Hall 6:00 p.m. - Nominating Committee Meeting, Library
Friday, June 1 - Church offices close at 1:00 PM Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3, Baccalaureate Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service, NO Sunday School, 10:35 a.m. - Upper Room Service, Knox Hall, PreK - 5th Grade Sunday School
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria
Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step - Domestic Violence Shelter Flint Child Health Fund Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives AweKingdom Builders - Pontiac
Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Kids Against Hunger PW Least Coin Malawi Matters Malawi Hunger Relief Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi) Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment
Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these governing bodies: Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Northville Civic Concern Pearls of Great Price Coalition (Human Trafficking) Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center
Presbyterian Thrift Shop 331 North Main Street
734-459-1250
Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM
First Presbyterian Church. Plymouth ● 701 Church Street ● Plymouth, MI 48170 phone 734-453-6464 ● fax 734-453-6492 ● www.fpcp.net
OUR STAFF
Anne Schaefer -
Interim Senior Minister [email protected]; ext.112
Emily Riley Campbell - Assoc. Min. [email protected]; ext.113
Darlene Maginley - Dir. Of Children’s Ministry
[email protected]; ext. 110
Josh Imboden - Dir. of Youth Min. [email protected]; ext. 120
Stewart Dodge Church Business Manager [email protected]; ext. 116
Susan Underhill Communication Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 111
Julie Thompson Information Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 115
Audrey Goodison Childcare Coordinator
Hussein Latif Church Partnership Coordinator
Mtenthera CCAP [email protected]
Jerry Smith
Director of Music [email protected]; ext.119
Bekah Greenman, Upper Room &
Youth Music Director [email protected]
Susan C. Scott
Organist
Sharon K. Smith Accompanist
Ministry Administrative Music
